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zona de riqueza

[ZO-nuh duh hee-KEH-zuh]
nounfemininepl: zonas de riqueza
wealth zone; affluent area
1. A geographic area or neighborhood characterized by high concentrations of wealth, expensive properties, and affluent residents
The zona de riqueza in the south side of the city features luxury homes and exclusive shops.
A zona de riqueza no lado sul da cidade apresenta casarões de luxo e lojas exclusivas.
2. In economic or development contexts, a region with significant economic resources and high income levels
The government invested heavily in infrastructure within the zona de riqueza.
O governo investiu pesadamente em infraestrutura dentro da zona de riqueza.
NYC Slang
rich neighborhood; posh area; the Upper East Side (contextually similar)
Synonyms
bairro nobreárea abastadaregião de luxozona prósperaárea privilegiada
Antonyms
zona pobrefavelaperiferiaárea carentecomunidade desfavorecida

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
zona de riqueza; bairro nobre
Common in general usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
zona de riqueza; zona sul
Often refers specifically to the South Zone (Zona Sul)
São Paulo
zona de riqueza; bairro de luxo
Frequently used in real estate and urban planning contexts
Portugal
zona de riqueza; bairro de luxo; zona abastada
Less commonly used; 'bairro de luxo' is more prevalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

morar na zona de riqueza
sair da zona de riqueza
expandir a zona de riqueza
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